24 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
1
Local readers send a brief note to the Portstrouth Herald about distribution and notices. The message mentions advertisers and community updates, reflecting a small town paper rhythm and communal engagement.
The government pledges 3 million wheat to aid Spain's emaciated women and children, a move seen as more political publicity than relief. The timing, amid Britain, France, and U.S. talks on relief, prompts trading centers to adjust markets while FSCO details remain opaque.
Light snow this afternoon and at night followed by cloudy Sunday. Somewhat wet tonight. Highs and lows in early midnight to afternoon ranges. Watches and tides listed with uncertain times due to OCR errors.
A string of late 1920s dispatches reports arrests in Los Angeles, mass layoffs for flood control work in New Hampshire, a pending trial in Woburn for school funding offenses, and a double accidental asphyxiation death in Fall River. The Malden item notes a former official arrested on a $2500 charge and held on bond. The Merrimack River dam layoffs affect 209 workers, with unclear reasons given by Lt. Col. Lyman. The Woburn trial will begin January 4, with defense pleas due December 29. The Fall River sisters Angelita Oliveira and Christina Raposa were found dead from accidental asphyxiation.
Concord December 24 AP Governor Francis P Murphy calls for help to the underprivileged homeless and imprisoned in a Christmas message urging cheerful giving and sympathetic action to brighten the day for the unfortunate and share in the season’s joy. The address ends with a final note of goodwill and thanks for New Hampshire residents. The unrelated fragment mentions curry powder and a sneck to dressing served on fish, meat or vegetable salads.
Portsmouth and Kittery join in the new highway project linking the Portsmouth Kittery bridge with U S Highway No 1. Officials led by J W J Dickinson inspected the site as Littleton Construction Co crews cut trees and prepared approaches on both sides, with work to finish in about a year and the old railroad bridge to be replaced by a modern combined highway and rail span.
The Portsmouth Herald will not publish Monday due to Christmas observance and will resume with Tuesday’s issue containing the day’s happenings.
Outdoor Christmas pageant at the Hobson estate on Little Boar's Head drew Portsmouth area residents. The program blended carols, vocal selections, trumpeters and a nativity tableau with Mary Ruth Leavitt and shepherds Ralph Leavey and Jack Hayss among cast members from North Hampton Hampton and Rye.
Office workers on the Woolworth block's second floor held a Christmas party on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. A tree loaded with gifts was the center of attention as Santa Claus distributed presents to the youngsters on the Street. Refreshments were served.
Snow and storms disrupt travel from coast to midwest as families head home for Christmas. Bus and rail traffic rise, airlines report heavy reservations, while roads slow with slush near New York and Nebraska. Accidents kill at least 24 in Minnesota Indiana and Ohio. telegraph traffic hits 5 million messages as donations aid the hungry and needy. President to speak tonight as Washington observes the tree lighting. Mrs. Roosevelt assists Salvation Army charities and underprivileged children events.
Portsmouth organizations distribute over 140 baskets through the Elks and Salvation Army while firemen repair and deliver toys to needy youngsters. Kiwanis American Legion and churches host parties. Lions Club takes 150 children to matinees. Salvation Army serves 100 baskets across Exeter Somersworth Kittery Newington Stratham Newmarket South Eliot York Beach Greenland Rye and Portsmouth. Midnight services planned at St John Universalist and Catholic churches with carols and instrumental solos. Local stores report strong demand and right prices as decorations light up the city including the Naval Prison beacon and Atlantic Heights group displays.
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